Choose Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1
Choose Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Early Access experience. Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 launched in 2021.
Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 vs Premortal VR
Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 and Premortal VR both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 (2021) is 2 years older than Premortal VR (2023). Premortal VR is free; Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 is paid (2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Premortal VR
Choose Premortal VR if you want a RPG and Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Premortal VR launched in 2023.
Both Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 and Premortal VR sit in Action and Adventure on Steam and both list Tracked Controller Support and VR Only, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 |  Premortal VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Early Access | Action, Adventure, RPG, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | 82.4% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ascenzio, LLC | Voigon Ltd. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 (2021) is 2 years older than Premortal VR (2023).
- Premortal VR is free; Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 is paid (2.99 USD).
- Premortal VR is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 has no Deck rating yet.
Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 vs Premortal VR — FAQ
- Should I play Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 or Premortal VR first?
- If you want chronology, Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 (2021) came out before Premortal VR (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 and Premortal VR similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Premortal VR free?
- Yes — Premortal VR is a free-to-play Steam title. Apocalyptic Adventure: Episode 1 is paid (2.99 USD).